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Charlotte_Ringwood

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on December 31, 2025, 04:00:07 PMSide note: I got my purse today.

Congrats on your new purse. These and a nice handbag are so beautifully affirming.

Happy new year too Alana x
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Alana Ashleigh

Quote from: Charlotte_Ringwood on December 31, 2025, 04:40:05 PMCongrats on your new purse. These and a nice handbag are so beautifully affirming.

Happy new year too Alana x

Happy new year, Charlotte!
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Dances With Trees

Happy New Year, Alana!

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Alana Ashleigh

It's been in interesting last few days. My chest has been very sore, and I've started to notice weight on my chest. This all is coming on the heels of noticing my bra doesn't feel very supportive. I do believe I'm going bra shopping tomorrow. 😁
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Dances With Trees

Have fun, Alana!

I own one bra. Perhaps it's time I did a little shopping of my own.

Alana Ashleigh

I've had most of the week off. I've had a very enjoyable last two days. I went bra shopping yesterday, and went to the bar afterwards and had a few drinks. I had a waxing appointment today, and went and had Starbucks afterwards. Getting Starbucks after my waxing appointments always makes me feel feminine. 😀
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ChrissyRyan

Waxing is not the most fun thing to do, but I occasionally have it done for my brows, and I did not like it for other body areas.

Starbucks seems overpriced but all coffee shops probably are, so I tend to visit locally owned shops to support local businesses when out.  Home or office brew does fine for me too.

If it makes you feel feminine to go to Starbucks then by all means, enjoy the experience!
That is nice.  Lots of their stores are being remodeled too. 


Chrissy
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 

ChrissyRyan

Did you get a better bra yesterday?

Chrissy
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 

Alana Ashleigh

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ChrissyRyan

Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 

Alana Ashleigh

I did something for myself today... I did my hair, put on a bit of makeup, and walked into work this afternoon with my purse over my shoulder. I just went for it, and it felt good.
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ChrissyRyan

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on January 05, 2026, 05:30:57 PMI did something for myself today... I did my hair, put on a bit of makeup, and walked into work this afternoon with my purse over my shoulder. I just went for it, and it felt good.

Good for you!  Sounds very nice.  I am glad it all felt good to you.

Chrissy
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 

Alana Ashleigh

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 03, 2026, 07:49:50 PMGood.  It is nice when a bra fits better.




The new bras have been a godsend. 🙂
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ChrissyRyan

A proper fitting bra is indeed good.  I do like taking it off though after a day at work.


Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 

Alana Ashleigh

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 06, 2026, 06:53:18 PMA proper fitting bra is indeed good.  I do like taking it off though after a day at work.





I find no better joy than taking my bra off at the end of the day. 😌
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ChrissyRyan

It does give great pleasure to look downwards and not see flatness.

The bra used to help with the natural flatness.  Now there is no natural flatness so looking down with no bra on or with a bra on is affirming for sure.

Chrissy

Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 

Alana Ashleigh

It's been kind of a rough day for me. I've been feeling "off" all day. I can't put my finger on what's causing it.
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ChrissyRyan

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on Yesterday at 07:27:35 PMIt's been kind of a rough day for me. I've been feeling "off" all day. I can't put my finger on what's causing it.


This too will pass.

Chrissy
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman.